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Edison Birthplace Museum Edison Birthplace Museum: Ohio based organization dedicated to one of America's early inventors. Includes compilation of inventions, history, and birthplace tour. (Biographical) http://www.tomedison.org/ The Mount - Edith Wharton's Estate & Gardens The Mount - Edith Wharton's Estate & Gardens: Designed and built by the author in 1902 and restored to show the 'private sanctum' where she wrote her first bestsellers. Includes her life story, hours, tickets and directions. Located in Lenox, Massachusetts. (Biographical) http://www.edithwharton.org/ National Steinbeck Center National Steinbeck Center: Salinas Valley, California center celebrating the life of this Nobel Prize winning author. Includes event calendar, photos and educational resources. (Biographical) http://www.steinbeck.org/ Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum: Dallas based facility containing the papers, memorabilia and tape recordings of the 36th United States President. Includes map, archive, exhibits and upcoming events. (Biographical) http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/ Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Museum Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Museum: Staunton Virginia hosts this landmark of the 28th United States President. Includes historical facts, links and visitors information. (Biographical) http://www.woodrowwilson.org The Wordsworth Trust The Wordsworth Trust: Features Dove Cottage, in Grasmere, home of poet William Wordsworth. Separate museum has exhibits of art works and memorabilia. Includes virtual tour, hours, fees and directions. Located in the UK. (Biographical) http://www.wordsworth.org.uk/ Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave: Offers retrospective of Cody's life as a hero of American Plains and founder of the Wild West show. Exhibits include Native Americans, Wild West performers and events, historic firearms. Includes hours, admission fees and directions. Located in Golden, (Biographical) http://www.buffalobill.org/ The William Herschel Museum The William Herschel Museum: Dedicated to the many achievements of these British astronomers. Includes news, events, online tour and visitors information. Also available in French. (Biographical) http://www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/museums/herschel/index.html Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum: A Scottish organization dedicated to telling the story of a person who was the worlds richest man. Contains biographical information and links. (Biographical) http://www.carnegiebirthplace.com/ Ernest Hemingway Museum Ernest Hemingway Museum: Oak Park Illinois hosts this historic author's birthplace home. Includes photos, hours of operations and contact information. (Biographical) http://www.ehfop.org/museum/ Grover Cleveland Birthplace Grover Cleveland Birthplace: Features the most complete collection of Cleveland artifacts in the nation, including the president's cradle, White House chair, clothing and fishing gear. Includes biographical information, history of the house, hours of operation. Located in Caldwell, (Biographical) http://www.westessexguide.com/gcb The Liberace Museum The Liberace Museum: Located in Las Vegas, NV, this facility features jewelry, wardrobe, automobiles, antiques and pianos belonging to the late entertainer. Includes family photos and history as well as contact information. (Biographical) http://www.liberace.com/liberace/museum.cfm Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson: Historic house museum furnished to interpret the 1860s when Wilson spent his formative childhood years living in the Presbyterian manse with his family. Includes virtual tour, hours, admission fees and directions. Located in Augusta, Georgia. (Biographical) http://www.wilsonboyhoodhome.org Edgar Allan Poe Museum Edgar Allan Poe Museum: Features the history of this author's life in nineteenth century Richmond, Virginia. Includes pictures, relics and verse. (Biographical) http://www.poemuseum.org/ South Dakota Hall Of Fame South Dakota Hall Of Fame: Non-profit organization honors individuals whose lives have made an impact on the local, state and/or the national community. Includes history, membership form, nomination form, virtual tour, hours and directions. Located in Chamberlain. (Biographical) http://www.sdhalloffame.com The Freud Museum The Freud Museum: London home of Sigmund and his daughter Anna. Now contains this psychologist's library and collection of antiquities. (Biographical) http://www.freud.org.uk/ Margaret Mitchell House and Museum Margaret Mitchell House and Museum: Features photographs and archival exhibits that tell the story of the author of the classic novel, "Gone With The Wind". Includes details of displays, upcoming events, history of the house, photos, hours, ticket prices, membership and direction (Biographical) http://www.gwtw.org/ Ethan Allen Homestead Historical Site Ethan Allen Homestead Historical Site: The last home of the Revolutionary War hero, located in Burlington, Vermont. (Biographical) http://www.ethanallenhomestead.org/ Beauvoir Beauvoir: Dedicated to preserving the legacy of Confederate president Jefferson Davis, and the Southern soldier. Maintains a collection of furniture, art, textiles and archival materials belonging to the Davis family, and militaria. Located in Biloxi, Mississippi (Biographical) http://www.beauvoir.org/ Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial: Childhood home of the 16th President of the United States. Includes contact information, photos, copies of documents and Civil War information. (Biographical) http://www.nps.gov/libo/ Molly Brown Museum Molly Brown Museum: Birthplace home of female Titanic survivor and early American aristocrat. Includes story of how this tragic event changed her life and family pictures. (Biographical) http://www.mollybrownmuseum.com/ Patrick Henry National Memorial - Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial - Red Hill: Last home and burial place of the "voice of American liberty". Features tour of 7 historic buildings, Henry's grave site and grounds. Includes biographical information, calendar of events, hours, admission rates and directions. Located in Brook (Biographical) http://www.redhill.org/ The State Museum of V.V. Mayakovskii The State Museum of V.V. Mayakovskii: Exhibits and artifacts concerning the life and works of this Russian poet. Includes photos and English translation. (Biographical) http://www.museum.ru/majakovskiy/ Hemingway Birthplace House Hemingway Birthplace House: Features an online tour of this authors childhood home in Oak Park, Illinois. Includes interior photos and history of the home. (Biographical) http://www.ehfop.org/tour/ Custer Battlefield Historical and Museum Association Custer Battlefield Historical and Museum Association: A non profit organization dedicated to the study of the Battle of Little Big Horn and the general who was defeated there. Includes reference material and links to related sites. (Biographical) http://www.cbhma.org/ The Jimmy Stewart Museum The Jimmy Stewart Museum: Family home celebrating the life and career of this film star. Includes family photos, newsletter, directions and other local area attractions. (Biographical) http://www.jimmy.org/ Tycho Brahe Museum Tycho Brahe Museum: Tells the story of this Danish astronomer and the instruments he constructed. Exhibition also gives a short orientation in Renaissance Man's view of the world. Includes hours and directions. Located in Uraniborg, Sweden. [Swedish, German, and English]. (Biographical) http://www.tychobrahe.com/ The Lincoln Museum The Lincoln Museum: Fort Wayne IN facility dedicated to the 16th President of the United States through exhibits, research and education. Includes background information, hours of operation and online store. (Biographical) http://www.thelincolnmuseum.org/